Install & Activate: Make sure that whether x86 or x64, the install dir is: C:\Program Files\Kroll Ontrack\Ontrack EasyRecovery10 Professional DO NOT INSTALL TO: C:\Program Files (x86)\ ... will cause patch to fail. 1. Install app, DO NOT RUN. 2. Copy patch.exe to install directory and execute with (elevated) Admin Privileges. DONE! You can now click on the LICENSE button, and see that a license file exists in: C:\Users\"current user"\licman\ERPRO1000.lic and that it is activated. OK, carry on. It works if you follow the instructions